Vijay Vihar Police was informed around 11.12 AM that a man was caught by locals when he was trying to kidnap the girl.

A man, earlier convicted for sexually assaulting minors, was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a four-year-old girl in Vijay Vihar locality of Rohini, police said.

Vijay Vihar Police was informed around 11.12 AM that a man was caught by locals when he was trying to kidnap the girl.

According to police, the girl's mother, who irons clothes in Rohini, raised alarm when she saw the accused, identified as Naresh, who was allegedly in an inebriated state, running away carrying her daughter in his arms.

Following which locals chased and caught hold of the accused and rescued the girl. The accused was then handed over to police, they said.

A case of kidnapping has been registered against the accused at Vijay Vihar police station. He has also been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)Act, police said.